Treat yourself to farmer's-market, pasture-raised eggs—they're super-nutritious and satisfying at any meal

Too often supporting players, eggs rarely take a starring role at the table except first thing in the morning. But once you've tasted farmer's-market eggs from pasture-raised hens, you'll want to give them center stage at other meals. Fresh local eggs have a richer flavor and are more nutritious that the eggs you buy in the supermarket. And don't worry about your health: Researchers now say that eating eggs in moderation will not increase your risk of heart disease. Whether you use them in omelettes or frittatas or bake them, as we've done here, good eggs make good meals.

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These hearty baked eggs, an inspired yet elemental dish, are served at Caffe Falai in New York. Chef-owner Iacopo Falai enhances the eggs' flavor with simple homemade tomato sauce and mascarpone or Fontina cheese, spinach, basil or wild mushrooms.